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As Premier Christy Clark begins her reluctant transition to Opposition, questions about how long she can last as B.C. Liberal party leader are beginning to mount. Keith Baldrey weighs in.

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BC wildfire evacuee falls victim to rental scam
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A B.C. woman who was ordered to evacuate due to a wildfire near her home in B.C.'s south Cariboo region says she has fallen prey to a rental scam. Jennie Fournier porch photo. Smoke can be seen from Jennifer Fournier's porch in 105 Mile House ...

A B.C. woman who was ordered to evacuate due to a wildfire near her home in B.C.'s south Cariboo region says she has fallen prey to a rental scam.

Fire crews in British Columbia are setting controlled burns, trying to take advantage of a break in the winds. Firefighters have made progress, but as Paul Johnson reports, it doesn’t mean people living near the fires are in the clear.

Crews and equipment from central Okanagan fire departments are in the Caribou region to protect wildfire threatened structures.

Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson declared July 13, a Day of Laughter, in honour of visiting Chinese artist Yue Minjun.

"Everyone is saying, trying to keep light of it and saying ‘try to be careful where you move for next year.”

Thu, Jul 13: BC wildfire crews create a controlled burn fireguard to block a 3,000 hectare blaze 10 km northeast of Princeton

They build million-dollar log mansions on TV. Now they're fighting to save their livelihood.

Thu, Jul 13: An impressive show of support for BC wildfire evacuees as volunteers sign up in Prince George

Residents of the district of nearly 2,000 people were asked to leave their homes Sunday night due to the fast-moving Gustafsen wildfire. 

Thu, Jul 13: Residents evacuated to Kamloops discuss their harrowing experiences fleeing the wildfires

The Transportation Safety Board says a driver distracted by a cellphone and confusion over a complex railway crossing caused a Canadian National train to strike an ambulance in Langley, B.C.

The Transportation Safety Board's investigation into the 2015 fatal railway crossing accident in Langley was due to two contributing factors.

There was an increase in turbidity in water drawn from Okanagan Lake because of spring runoff and flooding activity.

Alberta has sent 125 firefighters and support staff, five air tankers, two birddog planes and 3,000 lengths of hose to help British Columbia fight wildfires.

There's a whole lot of learning to be done from apes, said Andy Serkis, Hollywood's go-to motion-capture performer and star of War for the Planet of the Apes.

A fire research scientist explains how evacuations can be stressful for any community but especially so for First Nations.

A number of highways around B.C. remain closed today due to the wildfires burning around the province.

There could be some good news on the way for U.S.-bound Canadian travellers.

Police say they're recommending criminal charges in connection with the overdose death of a teenager in New Westminster, B.C.

How you can guarantee getting the best possible seat on a flight. Claire Newell tells us the best way to snag prime seating.

The fire situation in the B.C. Interior may have calmed down slightly in recent days — but the province is worried about firefighter burnout because wildfire season is only just getting started.

Dr. Art discusses the health impacts of wildfire smoke

Gusty winds forecast for the B.C. Interior this weekend could spread wildfires to new parts of the province, an official warns as thousands already are unable to return to their homes.

Gusty winds forecast for the B.C. Interior this weekend could spread wildfires to new parts of the province, an official warns as thousands already are unable to return to their homes.

Gusty winds forecast for the B.C. Interior this weekend could spread wildfires to new parts of the province, an official warns as thousands already are unable to return to their homes.

The Panel talks Omar Khadr and the BC Wildfire

Blair Mantin of Sands and Associates tells us the top five things you may be accidently doing that could kill your credit rating.

Paul Haysom and a Global BC cameraman were on their way back to Kamloops Wednesday when they saw a truck on fire on the side of the Coquihalla Highway. Paul describes the scene.

Vancouver Police say a dog walked into their Graveley office Thursday morning, and are hoping to reunite him with his owner.

Two of 40 RCMP officers with Alberta's special tactical operations unit spoke to Global News via Skype while en route to assist in the B.C. wildfire state of emergency.

Only 12 new fires broke out across the province on Wednesday bringing the total number of fires burning to 183.

Residents are feeling *slightly* more optimistic Thursday following a good progress day on Wednesday in Williams Lake. Sophie Lui is live in Williams Lake with Mayor Walt Cobb this morning.

Sales and price gains slowed in the Greater Toronto Area's real estate market in the second quarter, while home sales in Greater Vancouver and Calgary showed signs of recovery, Royal LePage says in its latest national survey and forecast.

The forecast calls for relatively calm conditions in the Cariboo Friday and Saturday, but higher winds Saturday afternoon and evening, which worries firefighters.

An incoming government with five MLAs from Greater Victoria, including the premier-designate, is raising hopes among municipal leaders for more help with longstanding challenges.

Once again, there is still not enough housing supply to meet demand overall in the province.

Demand continues to outstrip supply so the Greater Vancouver area continues to be a sellers' market, according to the latest survey and forecast from Royal LePage.

"Canadian homeowners are prepared."

Abbotsford Police ERT performed a search warrant Wednesday night.

A 23-year-old woman from Quebec is dead after falling down a 30 metre cliff in Valhalla Provincial Park west of Slocan, B.C. RCMP the accident happened Tuesday, July 11, just before 3 p.m. when the victim and her two friends were hiking Gimli Peak. Police say a witness scaled down the cliff to render assistance...

Several tense minutes as a Canadian Armed Forces CH-147F Chinook helicopter called in an unscheduled landing at the Kelowna International Airport Wednesday afternoon.

A one hectare wildfire north of Westbridge on Highway 33 was started by a two vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon.

A one hectare brush fire north of Westbridge on Highway 33 was started by a two vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon. BC Wildfire crews are said to be making progress on containing the Boomerang Creek wildfire.

A UBC professor has cautioned that the Bank of Canada's move to increase its key interest rate could increase rental prices in the Lower Mainland.

Several tense minutes as a Canadian Armed Forces CH-147F Chinook helicopter called in an unscheduled landing at the Kelowna International Airport Wednesday afternoon.

"We have enough space."

“The city knows that the Sahotas are behind this application even though their names are not on it."

Some President’s Choice brand chicken nuggets are being recalled because of possible salmonella contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Wednesday night.